Stadtmuseum, Kirchen, Einkaufszentren

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 Once again the forecast called for rain so I decided to actually visit the Stadtmuseum. I was able to buy a ticket online though the website was unclear on what was actually open. I arrived and entered without a problem but it turned out only one wing was open which turned out to be another art exhibit,  World in Transition. From Otto Dix to August Sander – Art of the 1920s. The exhibit was interesting enough including some paintings of trains and factories which I enjoyed. No pictures allowed though and shorter english descriptions so I did not end up spending too much time there. The permanent exhibit I wanted to see "Typically Munich!" remains closed. This may turn into a 'Hungarian parliament' situation which long time readers will recall took me at least 3 tries to finally visit. 

Since the weather was more unsettled than outright rainy I decided to take a look at inside the churches in the old town. There appeared to be an event around Peterskirche since once again there were multiple police vans and clusters of police around. I proceeded to Frauenkirche which was mercifully nearly deserted.

This is the Cenotaph of Emperor Louis IV who is buried in the crypt under the altar.
Conveniently a break in the clouds outside illuminated the stained glass nicely.
After a lap around the church I decided it was time for lunch. I'd been craving the Hungarian dessert Túró Rudi so I decided to see what I could find. It turns out that there was a Hungarian food kiosk not to far away which I set out to find. According to Google it was located inside a mall. I had to fill out a contact form when I entered so I guess they could notify me if someone reported a Covid outbreak. I wandered around aimlessly for a while, I can't remember the last time I was in a mall. I ended up on the top floor which had a pretty cool dome.
And a view to the ground floor. 
The foodcourt at the top floor was closed and I thought I was out of luck. Taking a closer look at the images on Google maps I realized that the mall had a subterranean entrance directly connected to the subway and that's where the food stand was. Sure enough once I made it down there I was able to procure my Túró Rudi and a supremely unhealthy Lángos (deep fried flatbread) for lunch.

I plotted a longer route home that took me by another church St. Paul which as also open and empty.

 

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